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. >>> an 8-year-old boy in britain has become the youngest person in the world to wing walk. his name is tiger brewer, he did not exactly walk on the wing of the plane. he was strapped on the top wing of the plane that was piloted by his grandfather. boy flew 100 miles an hour, 1,000 feet off the ground. he says he was scared when the plane took off. he calmed down during the flight. >> i thought we had a break down. >> of course, that's all it was. >> acts of daring apparently run in the family. tiger's mom started wing walking when she was a kid. his grandfather said the flight was ser than the car ride
. >>> an 8-year-old boy in britain has become the youngest person in the world to wing walk. his name is tiger brewer, he did not exactly walk on the wing of the plane. he was strapped on the top wing of the plane that was piloted by his grandfather. boy flew 100 miles an hour, 1,000 feet off the ground. he says he was scared when the plane took off. he calmed down during the flight. >> i thought we had a break down. >> of course, that's all it was. >> acts of daring...
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. >> reporter: in britain, tea as s as english as the queen. new research suggests they're a less stressed nation because of it. >> one of the things we've confirmed, in a moment of crisis, turn to the kettle. >> reporter: scientists put the volunteers in a stressful snare yes and anxiety levels struck harder to those who didn't have tea. brits knew that tea bags stress. >> it's a nice thing, when we have a problem, people say, let's have a cup of tea. it's about having a moment of calm. >> reporter: here in america, would that work? would we sit down in the middle of the busy day, for a spot of tea? >>> when do you get time to do it. we have to work for a living. >> would you do it? >> we're going for coffee right now. >> they're hoping this stirs up support for their favorite brew. >> anyone can drink tea. >> everyone if you don't like to drink it. just the act of preparing tea calms you down. drew levinson, wjz eyewitness news. >>> now, according to a survey carried out for the research, 68 peculiar of brit -- 68% of britains turn to tea in
. >> reporter: in britain, tea as s as english as the queen. new research suggests they're a less stressed nation because of it. >> one of the things we've confirmed, in a moment of crisis, turn to the kettle. >> reporter: scientists put the volunteers in a stressful snare yes and anxiety levels struck harder to those who didn't have tea. brits knew that tea bags stress. >> it's a nice thing, when we have a problem, people say, let's have a cup of tea. it's about having...
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. >> it is very disturbing, but that's exactly why police in the region of britain where it is shown think that it will be very defect -- a very effective. >> it is not even funny now. >> it really gets more and more graphic from there. it is very difficult to watch. gregg: as i understand it, this is not the first time that britain has done something like this. >> they like these kinds of public service announcement. there was one that i remembered around christmas time of a drunk driving campaign. i think we have video of that that showed a guy who just finished a soccer game and then driving home after visiting the paul. you have this awful image of his car careening into the backyard where there is a little boy playing soccer. you can see quite clearly what happened. they have done that with smoking campaigns. this is not something new. it is open for debate whether it is the right thing to do. gregg: just looking at it right now, it is so graphic and so shocking and i think it does have an impact. we will talk about that on another occasion. before 9/11, it was known as one of t
. >> it is very disturbing, but that's exactly why police in the region of britain where it is shown think that it will be very defect -- a very effective. >> it is not even funny now. >> it really gets more and more graphic from there. it is very difficult to watch. gregg: as i understand it, this is not the first time that britain has done something like this. >> they like these kinds of public service announcement. there was one that i remembered around christmas time...
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. >>> something's brew anything britain and researchers say it's going calm you down. as drew levinson report, we have more. >> reporter: in britain, tea is as english as the queen. >> i couldn't do without my cup of tea in the morning. >> reporter: they're a less stressed nation because of it. >> one of the things we've confirmed is in a moment of crisis, turn to the tea. >> reporter: scientists put the volunteers in a stressful level and anxiety levels rose for those who didn't drink tea and those who had it were calmer than before. tea bags stress. it's a nice thing, when you have a problem, everybody turns around and says, let's have a cup of tea. it's everyone sitting down ago and having a moment of calm. >> reporter: here in america, would that work, would we sit down in the middle of the busy day for a spot of tea. >> when do you get time to do it. i mean, we have to work for a living. >> would you do it. >> >> no, we want iced coffee. >> they're hoping that will stir up support for the favorite brew. >> anyone can drink tea, it's a lovely thing to do. >> report
. >>> something's brew anything britain and researchers say it's going calm you down. as drew levinson report, we have more. >> reporter: in britain, tea is as english as the queen. >> i couldn't do without my cup of tea in the morning. >> reporter: they're a less stressed nation because of it. >> one of the things we've confirmed is in a moment of crisis, turn to the tea. >> reporter: scientists put the volunteers in a stressful level and anxiety levels...
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britain the prime minister, former prime minister, tony blair is also speaking out. this is san exclusive interview. >> let me make one thing absolutely clear. the libyans of course are raising the case all along. not just with me but everybody. this is a major national concern. but as i used to say to them, i don't have the power to release mr. megrahi and the release that has taken place is a decision boon the scottish executor which has taken place on compassionate grounds and those compassionate grounds didn't even exist a few years back. the court is absolutely right. libya's always -- this could be dealt with, screws up proper procedure. >> the deal, $900 million oil and gas deal with the libyans has nothing to do with it? >> how could it? i wasn't in a position to say he should be released. that's not the way the british system work, and the -- the release of mr. megrahi, as i understand it harks been done by the scottish executives, execut executor, not only myself but my successor has no influence over, on compassionate grounds, defining his own rules in the
britain the prime minister, former prime minister, tony blair is also speaking out. this is san exclusive interview. >> let me make one thing absolutely clear. the libyans of course are raising the case all along. not just with me but everybody. this is a major national concern. but as i used to say to them, i don't have the power to release mr. megrahi and the release that has taken place is a decision boon the scottish executor which has taken place on compassionate grounds and those...
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and britain want is access to the oil in libya. they feel that they may never resolve who else was behind the plot. wbal-tv. >> that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. do you think a scottish court shouldrelease the man convicted of the 1988 pan-am bombing, so he can die surrounded by his family? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, the financial news in a bloomberg business report. >> and the tensions are high in afghanistan as citizens of that nation turned out to vote for their next leaders. >> we will take you behind the scenes of live with regis and sandra and she makes our national television debut. >> it was so fun. we have details on whether coming up. >> some early-morning problems to watch for on the j.f.x. we will update >> in mall start. nothing is happening now over the central part of the state. we see showers to our north and south yesterday. the severe weather is still moving through. it was like it is approaching the ohio valley today. approaching weather will not make it t
and britain want is access to the oil in libya. they feel that they may never resolve who else was behind the plot. wbal-tv. >> that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. do you think a scottish court shouldrelease the man convicted of the 1988 pan-am bombing, so he can die surrounded by his family? email us your response to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, the financial news in a bloomberg business report. >> and the tensions are high in afghanistan as...
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. >>> libyan leader ka dagadhafi grateful to britain for releasing abdel magrahi released on kags fate grounds because he has terminal cancer. u.s. and british officials condemned the hero's welcome he received in libya. he says he'll present evidence that proves he's innocence. >>> nbc news learned a cia report detailing mock executions could be released monday a report kept secret since 2004. the report says cia officials threatens one detainee with a gun and power drill, and they staged a fake execution in a room next to one detainee, complete with a gunshot to make it seem like a prisoner had just been killed. "newsweek's" michael isikoff tells rachel maddow the report will be es pleaexplosionsives. >> mock executions, threatening a detainee with death that clearly seemed to go beyond the justice department legal authorizations, and that's why these are so significant. >> the rachel maddow show week nights 9:00 p.m. eastern on msnbc. >>> new developments in the international search for a reality tv contestant accused of killing his ex-wife. the u.s. marshall service is off offing a
. >>> libyan leader ka dagadhafi grateful to britain for releasing abdel magrahi released on kags fate grounds because he has terminal cancer. u.s. and british officials condemned the hero's welcome he received in libya. he says he'll present evidence that proves he's innocence. >>> nbc news learned a cia report detailing mock executions could be released monday a report kept secret since 2004. the report says cia officials threatens one detainee with a gun and power drill,...
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. >> colonel gadhafi's son is flying to britain for his release. despite number 10 trying to distance itself from that decision but downing street has now weighed in warning libya how it handles his release will be looked at by everyone and will influence what countries think. but today, the conservative leader wrote to gordon brown, criticizing his failure to say what he thought of megrahi's return to libya, writing it is curious that, while others have commented, britain's own prime minister has not. i believe that the public are entitled to know what you think of the decision to release megrahi. one man, who's unlikely to be heading to libya, the duke of york. his plan to visit tripoli on a trade mission next months are now being reconsidered. libya might have its man back. the uk might have hoped this would improve relations in trade but it's turned into a diplomatic mess. lucy manning, itv news, westminster. >> not surprisingly many are angry about scotland's decision to free the lockerbie bomber, especially true for the victims' families of c
. >> colonel gadhafi's son is flying to britain for his release. despite number 10 trying to distance itself from that decision but downing street has now weighed in warning libya how it handles his release will be looked at by everyone and will influence what countries think. but today, the conservative leader wrote to gordon brown, criticizing his failure to say what he thought of megrahi's return to libya, writing it is curious that, while others have commented, britain's own prime...
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omar gadhafi is praising britain for the release. much of scotland's legal system is separate from the uk, but britain is walking a fine line joining in the outrage without criticizing scottish officials. al magazine rah high is the only man convicted of bombing the pan am flight over lockerbie killing 270 people. they tony player is denying that a big oil deal with libya played a role in the release. fbi director robert mueller sent a scathing letter to scotland's justice secretary. mueller said the release makes a mockery of the law and gives comfort to terrorists worldwide. >>> you are looking at pictures of a deadly plane crash that happened in ohio last night. the small plane barely missed a high school and crashed into a field. a football scrimmage was going on at the time. both people onboard were killed. the ohio state highway patrol says the plane crashed within minutes of taking off from an airport in southwestern ohio. >>> federal drug agents searched a beverly hills pharmacy yesterday in connection with michael jackson's
omar gadhafi is praising britain for the release. much of scotland's legal system is separate from the uk, but britain is walking a fine line joining in the outrage without criticizing scottish officials. al magazine rah high is the only man convicted of bombing the pan am flight over lockerbie killing 270 people. they tony player is denying that a big oil deal with libya played a role in the release. fbi director robert mueller sent a scathing letter to scotland's justice secretary. mueller...
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and same year mad cow disease gripped britain. surely no coincidence. shepard: is it like zima trgets is but much more dangerous. >> and everyone drank it. >> from the age of 12 and onwards. shepard: thank you. if a medicare program works for patients and less. why would anyone want to get rid of it. there suspect mover to this. the catch and what the advocates are saying. we will report. you decide. ner sign of the times. another country's biggest cities so strapped for cash it was closed today. what town is next? i say brace yourself. that gas guzzler in your driveway, just might be, a clunker. but don't panic, it could be a good thing. your ford and lincoln mercury dealers are cash for clunkers specialists. they'll recycle your ride, and get you a big fat juicy rebate from uncle sam. you can get all the details, charts, graphs, etc, at ford.com. why ford, why now? why not? visit your ford or lincoln mercury dealer. i'm thinking now would be a great time. at amway global, it's the foundation of our business. because opportunity built nutrilite, the wo
and same year mad cow disease gripped britain. surely no coincidence. shepard: is it like zima trgets is but much more dangerous. >> and everyone drank it. >> from the age of 12 and onwards. shepard: thank you. if a medicare program works for patients and less. why would anyone want to get rid of it. there suspect mover to this. the catch and what the advocates are saying. we will report. you decide. ner sign of the times. another country's biggest cities so strapped for cash it was...
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. >>> one of muammar qaddafi's son said it was linked to britain's interest in oil reserves. the bomber is back home in libya after getting a hero's welcome. these pictures of his welcome home is helping to fuel outrage in the united states. now a flat denial from former british prime minister tony blair in an exclusive interview with cnn blair said no deals were made with libya to arrange this man's release. >> let me make one thing absolutely clear, the libya were raising the case all along not just with me but with everybody. it was a major national concern for them. as i used to say to them, i mean i don't have the power to release this guy and the release that has taken place was a decision by the scottish executive and based on compassionate grounds. so, yes, it's right, the libyans are raising this issue but we made it clear the only way to have this dealt with is through proper procedures. >> so the deal for the oil and gas deal have nothing to do -- >> how could it? i wasn't in a position he should be released. that's not the way the british system works. and the rel
. >>> one of muammar qaddafi's son said it was linked to britain's interest in oil reserves. the bomber is back home in libya after getting a hero's welcome. these pictures of his welcome home is helping to fuel outrage in the united states. now a flat denial from former british prime minister tony blair in an exclusive interview with cnn blair said no deals were made with libya to arrange this man's release. >> let me make one thing absolutely clear, the libya were raising the...
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a celebration for the lockerbie bomber is sparking ute rage across the globe but especially in britain. >> the itn tells us the government is furious in part that the former prime minister, specifically asked libya to be light. >> reporter: a mass murderer getting getting a hero's welcome. not just how the lobberby relatives see it but how the government sees it, too. rose petdales, cheering crowds, hugs from the leader's son, a world away from acting with the sensitivity the prime minister requested in a letter sent to moammar gadhafi yesterday. >> all of us saw this on television last night found it pretty distasteful. people should remember this man is convicted of a very, very serious crime. just remember the feeling of the families and friends of all of those who died. >> reporter: relations were supposed to be improving but the prime minister's letter describes as very short and to the point obviously -- in it mr. brown reiterated the scottish decision to release al megrahi. released for good behavior. >> i don't agree with the perception he was given -- certainly advised but we
a celebration for the lockerbie bomber is sparking ute rage across the globe but especially in britain. >> the itn tells us the government is furious in part that the former prime minister, specifically asked libya to be light. >> reporter: a mass murderer getting getting a hero's welcome. not just how the lobberby relatives see it but how the government sees it, too. rose petdales, cheering crowds, hugs from the leader's son, a world away from acting with the sensitivity the prime...
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it is not uncommon in britain. this anti-drunk driving advertisement ran, and alcohol- related accidents decreased the best year -- that your by 7%. -- that your by 7%. a study in 2004 from" american journal of preventative medicine" said there is no clear difference in the effect of ads that showed the legal or social consequences. so the jury is out on whether this kind of public service announcement will turn people off texting and driving or will just have them turning off the television. and, again, we have only shown you a few glimpses of what is actually a 30-minute public service announcement. if you think the shock value will help youç or someone you know, you can watchç the polls and online. it is certainly thought provoking. jon: i am a jonathan. it just too many syllables. an update on breaking news we told you about last night. four soldiers died on this colorado mountain yesterday when their plane crashed. today, the army said the missing soldier was found dead. the injured soldier died on the way
it is not uncommon in britain. this anti-drunk driving advertisement ran, and alcohol- related accidents decreased the best year -- that your by 7%. -- that your by 7%. a study in 2004 from" american journal of preventative medicine" said there is no clear difference in the effect of ads that showed the legal or social consequences. so the jury is out on whether this kind of public service announcement will turn people off texting and driving or will just have them turning off the...
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and britain want is access to libya's oil. and some say with megrahi's release they'll never resve who else might have been behind the plot. in washington brooke hart, nbc news. >> and moments after the announcement the united states state department released a statement saying it is deeply disappointed by the decision. >>> new today, ted kennedy asking state leaders in massachusetts to change a law. he wants to speed up the process of choosing his replacement should he leave the senate. the state passed a law in 2004 requiring a special election to fill any vacancy, a process that takes about five months. kennedy's aides insist the letter is not an indication his health is deteriorating. doctors diagnosed him with brain cancer last year. kennedy's absence from last week's funeral for his sister eunice kennedy shriver prompted a flurry of questions about his health. >>> 11:08 right now is the time. >> let's look outside. we see that we've got a lot of smog out there. very humid today. 80 degrees the temperature right now. >> l
and britain want is access to libya's oil. and some say with megrahi's release they'll never resve who else might have been behind the plot. in washington brooke hart, nbc news. >> and moments after the announcement the united states state department released a statement saying it is deeply disappointed by the decision. >>> new today, ted kennedy asking state leaders in massachusetts to change a law. he wants to speed up the process of choosing his replacement should he leave the...
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is, people pointed out something that happened in britain, others started sending it in e-mails and it took on this life of its own and that's what happened here. in fact, let me show you this before we go, the white house has been saying that viral e-mails are one of their biggest concerns, the white house website, reality check, the return of the viral e-mail. it's not always that simple to say falsehoods. sometimes you see things the white house says aren't completely accurate either and we want to show you how you can see all of these. cnn.com/healthcare, your one-stop shop. click on the fact check. gets you all the latest from the truth squad. we have been coming out with new truth squads every day throughout this. we'll keep it going as long as the battle over health care is raging. >> we need the difference between what we're hearing and what's really in the bills out there. okay. thank you. >> of course, we start here at the top of the hour, we're covering pretty much exclusively health care, covered quite a bit. probably still have some questions. couldn't get it all in 30
is, people pointed out something that happened in britain, others started sending it in e-mails and it took on this life of its own and that's what happened here. in fact, let me show you this before we go, the white house has been saying that viral e-mails are one of their biggest concerns, the white house website, reality check, the return of the viral e-mail. it's not always that simple to say falsehoods. sometimes you see things the white house says aren't completely accurate either and we...
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pressure is on britain. libian leader is -- scotland agreed to a passionate release because he's fighting cancer. britain is walking a fine line between joining in the outrage without directly criticizing scottish officials. he's the only person convicted in the bombing that killed 270 people. former british prime minister, tony blare is denying they played a role in the release. they sent a scathing letter to scotland's justice secretary. the release makes a mockery of the law and gives comfort to terrorists worldwide. >>> you're looking at pictures of a deadly plane crash that happened in ohio last night. the small plane barely missed a high school. it crashed into a field. a football scrimmage was going on at the time. both people on board were killed. the ohio state board said it crashed within minutes of taking off in southwestern ohio. >>> a beverly hills pharmacy was searched yesterday. the dea says they were expected to seize pharmacy records. it's in the same building as jackson's dermatologist. kle
pressure is on britain. libian leader is -- scotland agreed to a passionate release because he's fighting cancer. britain is walking a fine line between joining in the outrage without directly criticizing scottish officials. he's the only person convicted in the bombing that killed 270 people. former british prime minister, tony blare is denying they played a role in the release. they sent a scathing letter to scotland's justice secretary. the release makes a mockery of the law and gives...
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britain is buzzing this morning. is prince william ready to pop the question to his long-time girl friend? it's tuesday, august 18th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> lots of young ladies are going to be disappointed by that. before the younger brother got older, women were in love. >> plus another royal wedding to look forward to. >> i do like the girl. i don't remember her name. >> kate middleton. >> leave it to pete to know the details. >> we'll talk more about that. good morning, i'm jeremy hubbard. >> i'm vinita nair. we begin with breaking news out of afghanistan where the presidential palace and police headquarters in kabul have been hit by rocket fire. >> the attacks come just two days before millions are expected to cast their votes in a national election. nick schifrin joins us by phone with details. >> reporter: good morning, jeremy. these attacks are very crude. they're kind of like throwing darts at a dart board while your eyes are closed. but today they seemed to hit two very hi
britain is buzzing this morning. is prince william ready to pop the question to his long-time girl friend? it's tuesday, august 18th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> lots of young ladies are going to be disappointed by that. before the younger brother got older, women were in love. >> plus another royal wedding to look forward to. >> i do like the girl. i don't remember her name. >> kate middleton. >> leave it to pete to...
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and britain want is access to libya's oil, and some say with megrahi's release they'll never resolve who else may have been behind the plot. live on capitol hill, i'm brooke hart. barbara and joe, back to you. >> thank you very much, brooke. >> reporter: you're welcome. >> d.c. delegate eleanor holmes norton is re-assuring residents of one affluent neiborhood that it is safe as the army continues its cleanup of munitions. spring valley has been the site of a 16-year cleanup operation of munitions there. officials thought they were almost finished when the -- with the excavation when a flas k containing traces of the chemical agent mustard was found last week. some residents -- some residents think the corps of engineers is not telling them the whole story, but norton insists there is nothing to worry about. >> that the corps must remain until there is an objective all-clear here. now, nobody need move out of this beautiful neighborhood. and it really isn't fair to alarm people about this neighborhood. >> spring valley, of course, is near american university which the army used to dev
and britain want is access to libya's oil, and some say with megrahi's release they'll never resolve who else may have been behind the plot. live on capitol hill, i'm brooke hart. barbara and joe, back to you. >> thank you very much, brooke. >> reporter: you're welcome. >> d.c. delegate eleanor holmes norton is re-assuring residents of one affluent neiborhood that it is safe as the army continues its cleanup of munitions. spring valley has been the site of a 16-year cleanup...
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he is strongly opposed to what the united states and great britain are trying to do on the world stage. this is an individual who should not be brought back and from the cold. jon: thank you. jane: no one was expecting what happened next. that is a boat on the highway. a high-speed chase begins. we will show you in three minutes. jane: this is not something you see every day on the highway. we will take you to connecticut where a man is behind bars, accused of stealing a motorboat and taking it down the highway. the entire scene was caught on video. you can see the police are chasing a suspect. he had stolen that 32 foot boston whaler. this chase reached speeds of up to 95 miles per hour. he lost control of the thing and the boat went over. it ended up on its side. how much is this thing work? $175,000. it was stolen out of a boat dealers parking lot. jon: is there a cash for clunkers program for boats? jane: that man is behind bars. that is going to do it for us. have a great weekend, everybody. trace: this is "the live desk." i am trace gallagher. we
he is strongly opposed to what the united states and great britain are trying to do on the world stage. this is an individual who should not be brought back and from the cold. jon: thank you. jane: no one was expecting what happened next. that is a boat on the highway. a high-speed chase begins. we will show you in three minutes. jane: this is not something you see every day on the highway. we will take you to connecticut where a man is behind bars, accused of stealing a motorboat and taking it...
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online now, ufo sightings go off the charts in britain during the 1990s. good morning, everybody. i am drew griffin in for tony harris today and you are in "cnn newsroom." >>> well, the suggestion that president obama is abandoning a public health insurance option is overblown. that is the word today from the white house on one of the most contentious issue in this make or break month. suzanne malveaux is following that ever-moving story and elizabeth cohen will explain that public option and what that all means. we'll begin with you, suzanne. this is all about politics. take a step back and say where does president obama stand on this public option at this moment. is he willing to drop a public plan for a health care plan? >> if you listen to health care officials closely, they're not saying the public option is the only option and a make or break situation. they're saying it is the best option we heard when john king the host of "state of the union" asked health and human secretary kathleen sebelius about this, the two things she's convinced at the end of the day, the plan will
online now, ufo sightings go off the charts in britain during the 1990s. good morning, everybody. i am drew griffin in for tony harris today and you are in "cnn newsroom." >>> well, the suggestion that president obama is abandoning a public health insurance option is overblown. that is the word today from the white house on one of the most contentious issue in this make or break month. suzanne malveaux is following that ever-moving story and elizabeth cohen will explain that...
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apparently britain needs a s >>ing to lift her spirits. enhe a >> as he mentioned there, ey are buzzing overseas. evpe nople'sewspaper says he mi t roghle pense o using pne of si princess diana's favorite rings. the paper is reporting that he went to his uncle and said i know my mother would have approved of kate. it could be cool for him to get diana's ring. >> do yothink a wedding can lift the spirits in a down trodden country? >> i think it can. >> i remember how big a deal it was when principles is diana and prince charles were married. it was a huge, huge event. p
apparently britain needs a s >>ing to lift her spirits. enhe a >> as he mentioned there, ey are buzzing overseas. evpe nople'sewspaper says he mi t roghle pense o using pne of si princess diana's favorite rings. the paper is reporting that he went to his uncle and said i know my mother would have approved of kate. it could be cool for him to get diana's ring. >> do yothink a wedding can lift the spirits in a down trodden country? >> i think it can. >> i remember...
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great britain's version of the x files. >> ufo sightings seemed to spike around the time that sci-fi movies hit the theaters. is it coincidence? looking in to it from our london bureau, zain? >> alien abductions, sources, intelligent life may not be a downing street briefings but more ufo files have just been released and britain is funding. a spaceship loaded stories, documenting close encounters and mysterious incidents. the uk national archives has released another batch of the government's x files. thousands of pages listing more than 800 ufo sightings reported between 1993 and 1996. 1996 was the bumper alien year -- 609 sighting, up five fold from the year before. 1996 was also the year the tv show, "x-files" was at its peak. the same year will smith battled aliens at "independence day," coincidence. the reports grabbing headline. >> they exist -- i can't prove they don't, but they do. >> we have enough problems already without having to worry about aliens or ufos? >> reporter: if you look up in the sky and see anything strange, you can report it at the british ministry of defen
great britain's version of the x files. >> ufo sightings seemed to spike around the time that sci-fi movies hit the theaters. is it coincidence? looking in to it from our london bureau, zain? >> alien abductions, sources, intelligent life may not be a downing street briefings but more ufo files have just been released and britain is funding. a spaceship loaded stories, documenting close encounters and mysterious incidents. the uk national archives has released another batch of the...
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>> in britain. they're human so-- >> that's where we began. >> we started. we founded most of the polls in britain are pretty much accurate in the united states. take a look at numbers here, 63% would rather have a male boss, 37% would remember rather have a female boss. >> now, were these women specifically. >> working women. >> 20,000 working women. >> i now do good day philadelphia, with my lovely co-anchors, and they want a shout out. but the executive producer of the show is a woman. her name is mary anne. >> mary anne. >> i can't stand her-- no, she's of fantastic and a lot of-- i've worked mostly primarily for women throughout my television career. >> and by the way, there are only women at the top of this show, our executive producer, all of our senior producing staff are women. i think that it's important-- >> how do you feel about that? >> i feel great about it. the show is very well-run. i'll say this, i've had male bosses and female boss, i've had wonderfulfully supportive male bosses wh
>> in britain. they're human so-- >> that's where we began. >> we started. we founded most of the polls in britain are pretty much accurate in the united states. take a look at numbers here, 63% would rather have a male boss, 37% would remember rather have a female boss. >> now, were these women specifically. >> working women. >> 20,000 working women. >> i now do good day philadelphia, with my lovely co-anchors, and they want a shout out. but the...
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many in britain say they believe he is innocent. some good news on the economy tonight, and it could have an impact on all of our wallets sometime soon. a firm that tracks corporate pay says a bunch of companies are getting ready to reverse the pay cuts that they made in the last year. many of you know all too well that businesses have been cutting salaries and 401-k benefits and other forms of compensation in this recession, so maybe you kept your jour job you're taking home less money. well, now many companies seem to be showing some optimism and sharing it with employees. shannon bream is in d.c. tonight with a little bit more on this. give us some numbers. what's the good news here, shannon? >> shep, this was a survey of 175 top companies in the united states. they have got an optimistic outlook over the next six months. 40% of them say they will roll back those salary cuts they had to make. 33% of the companies that froze salaries will unfreeze them. also 24% are reporting they are going to begin to go back to full or partial c
many in britain say they believe he is innocent. some good news on the economy tonight, and it could have an impact on all of our wallets sometime soon. a firm that tracks corporate pay says a bunch of companies are getting ready to reverse the pay cuts that they made in the last year. many of you know all too well that businesses have been cutting salaries and 401-k benefits and other forms of compensation in this recession, so maybe you kept your jour job you're taking home less money. well,...
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we remember susan boyle on britain's most talented show. do you think simon cowell recented the fact that that video got 100 million views. even though they didn't monitize it, it was tremendous publicity. you tube is a pioneer in the space where you can upload copyrighted material and the owner gets money for it. again, the technology is way ahead or owners of content are behind. >> no one will say this, but it am cans down to quality. if it's your cell phone and you put it on the web and it's not the greatest quality, it doesn't give you an extra camera angle that you happen to not see who paid $2 billion. it comes down to quality. if you are reading and you can't take photographs of the game that you can sell. you are not going to sell a grainy photograph. at the end of the day, it comes down to quality, though they don't say that. >> last friend to julia.x >> the technology is there and people are use together and you won't be able to stop people from sharing their experiences of the games whether videos or x photos.x it's a question
we remember susan boyle on britain's most talented show. do you think simon cowell recented the fact that that video got 100 million views. even though they didn't monitize it, it was tremendous publicity. you tube is a pioneer in the space where you can upload copyrighted material and the owner gets money for it. again, the technology is way ahead or owners of content are behind. >> no one will say this, but it am cans down to quality. if it's your cell phone and you put it on the web...
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first of all, they believe there is a conspiracy against libya by the united states and britain, to basically extract concessions from the libyan government. remember, most of the media are controlled by the government. you don't have really freedom of information, like there exists in many countries in the world. and also, i think, kyra, the war on terror, guantanamo and everything else, has done a great deal of damage to the -- basically the idea of justice in the west. and here for our american viewers, there is a gulf of percepti perceptions, between americans and arabs and muslims. while americans and westerners rightly believe he was guilty -- after all, he was tried and found guilty of a mass murder of 270 civilians -- most libyans and arabs and muslims believe he's innocent. and that's why the reception, the hero reception, by many libyans in that part of the world. >> once again, fawaz, just goes to show we have a long way to go when it comes to our relationship with libya and trying to be of like mind on terrorism. fawaz, sure appreciate your insight. thank you so much. >> you're we
first of all, they believe there is a conspiracy against libya by the united states and britain, to basically extract concessions from the libyan government. remember, most of the media are controlled by the government. you don't have really freedom of information, like there exists in many countries in the world. and also, i think, kyra, the war on terror, guantanamo and everything else, has done a great deal of damage to the -- basically the idea of justice in the west. and here for our...
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just a bizarre story out of britain. two burglars delighted with their haul were disgusted to find kiddie porn on a stolen laptop. so they rang up police and tipped them off to richard coverdale's computer and where it could be found. the cops found 78 illegal pictures and movies on that computer. next thing you know, coverdale is sentenced to three and a half years in prison and the crooks with a conscience got community service. >>> as always, team sanchez working hard on the next hour of "newsroom." >> how you doing up there in new york? everything good? >> doing okay in the big city. >> big girl, big town. >> big apple. >> listen, we're starting to see a little bit of a trend. it's starting to look bothersome. remember last week, we did a story about what was going on with that one guy who showed up in an obama town hall event with a gun in a holster, loaded gun, according to him when he was interviewed later. it was a little alarming to see that. today, the president's in phoenix, arizona and we understand from our
just a bizarre story out of britain. two burglars delighted with their haul were disgusted to find kiddie porn on a stolen laptop. so they rang up police and tipped them off to richard coverdale's computer and where it could be found. the cops found 78 illegal pictures and movies on that computer. next thing you know, coverdale is sentenced to three and a half years in prison and the crooks with a conscience got community service. >>> as always, team sanchez working hard on the next...
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now, anger grows from britain. it is warning libya to tone down the party. vo: when you can serve your family breakfast from walmart, vo: for a little over $2 a person. mom: just one breakfast a week and the savings really add up. save money. live better. walmart. save money. live better. walmart. capturing the beauty of nature. sharing what i see. that's my vision. and i'm living it. everyday transitions lenses are there to help care for my sight. announcer: transitions lenses adjust to changing light to reduce glare and help protect your eyes from uv damage, so you can see better today and tomorrow. live your vision. transitions. healthy sight in every light. authentic transitions lenses are available at jc penney optical. there's no way to hide it. sir, have you been drinking tonight? if you ride drunk, you will get caught... and you will get arrested. good choice. only meineke lets you choose the brake service that's right for you. and save 50% on pads and shoes. meineke. >>> a warning for weekend beachgoers tops our news right now. hurricane bill isn't
now, anger grows from britain. it is warning libya to tone down the party. vo: when you can serve your family breakfast from walmart, vo: for a little over $2 a person. mom: just one breakfast a week and the savings really add up. save money. live better. walmart. save money. live better. walmart. capturing the beauty of nature. sharing what i see. that's my vision. and i'm living it. everyday transitions lenses are there to help care for my sight. announcer: transitions lenses adjust to...
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mewhile, britain's government is denying suspicion that access to libya's oil reserves was behind the deal for the release. >>> police in anne arradel niv a in aer deadly hit andne eo epgo it happenedit atl lite bor befit 7:00as lght last night near t lt imakbaor and r denma tuthay ot n lane.ic vm n le e sreamyeed investigators are looking for a liblar c ucr > >> truck. , >inpreon gs cee'tyrgun inrepopr g gcergrge's county, e are trying toranckow a missing woman who fme otica di onedne. fmedication. w. aiw.ella aiinas in tws.eks.sho e lives in districtgh htsei . arakclks spe w wh a jamaicanit t igsast mpyhe s investigators say she may be disoriented. if you think you have seen her, they ask you to give them a call. >>> schools in the district will make a good first impression on student force the first day of classes tomorrow. volunteers spent the day sprucing of the buildings at all 114 city schools which are set to open tomorrow. school chancellor michelle rhee was among those pitching in. she believes classroom appearance is important to students. >> when i talk to kids about comin
mewhile, britain's government is denying suspicion that access to libya's oil reserves was behind the deal for the release. >>> police in anne arradel niv a in aer deadly hit andne eo epgo it happenedit atl lite bor befit 7:00as lght last night near t lt imakbaor and r denma tuthay ot n lane.ic vm n le e sreamyeed investigators are looking for a liblar c ucr > >> truck. , >inpreon gs cee'tyrgun inrepopr g gcergrge's county, e are trying toranckow a missing woman who fme...
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. >>> britain called the freed lockerbie bombing release from prison distressing. he arrived home despite president obama's call for libya to show some restraint. >> he has been from his family for ten years. he is an innocent in many people in libya and certainly his family and he is here to die. >> al megrahi was released from prison in cot land on
. >>> britain called the freed lockerbie bombing release from prison distressing. he arrived home despite president obama's call for libya to show some restraint. >> he has been from his family for ten years. he is an innocent in many people in libya and certainly his family and he is here to die. >> al megrahi was released from prison in cot land on
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britain has 9,000 troops on the ground in the region. afghan will elect a new leader this week and the latest poll numbers suggest hamid karzai is a shoo-in to stick around. will it suit most afghans? how many people are terrified to get out to the polls? here to tell sus geoff morrell, spokesman for the defense department. thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> jamie: a lot going on in afghanistan. >> shannon: let's talk about the recent upsurge in v violence and how it could impact things. >> it's a difficult past couple months. not surprisingly so. we knew it would be. we put in 22,000 additional u.s. forces not to mention the additional allied forces that went in, in an attempt to improve the security situation on the ground leading up to the elections on thursday. we believe there will be better access to polls than predicted as a result of the operations particularly down in the south. there was a great deal of concern whether they would have access to polling places in the south. it looks like it would be closed b
britain has 9,000 troops on the ground in the region. afghan will elect a new leader this week and the latest poll numbers suggest hamid karzai is a shoo-in to stick around. will it suit most afghans? how many people are terrified to get out to the polls? here to tell sus geoff morrell, spokesman for the defense department. thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. >> jamie: a lot going on in afghanistan. >> shannon: let's talk about the recent upsurge in v violence...
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places like canada, france, britain. but, guess what? there are some canadians who cross the border to michigan in order to get health care. and we're talking about more than just coming over for a quick appointment or a lab test or to get a second opinion. according to an article in the "detroit free press," canadian health care agencies are creating formal partnerships with hospitals in michigan to provide services that are not quickly available at home through their national health care system. for example, the ontario ministry of health has agreements with some detroit hospitals for mris, imaging tests, bariatric, heart and other services that have long waiting lists in ontario. rather than paying out of pocket for crossing the border, the bill is paid by the canadian health plan. sort of like staying within a network doctor if you have private insurance here in the united states. here's an example. michael vujavich of wince sor, ontario went to detroit and had an angioplasty done. the bill was $38,000. it was paid in full by the min
places like canada, france, britain. but, guess what? there are some canadians who cross the border to michigan in order to get health care. and we're talking about more than just coming over for a quick appointment or a lab test or to get a second opinion. according to an article in the "detroit free press," canadian health care agencies are creating formal partnerships with hospitals in michigan to provide services that are not quickly available at home through their national health...
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so the drug manufacturer brings down the price for britain but doesn't bring down to the united states. we still have that kind of scheme of saying, sorry, that's too expensive. >> same thing north of the boarder to canada. that's why people go across the border to canada. the research money is needed to develop drugs like that. >> the drugs are developed for everyone, canadians, britains, and americans. if they can sell them for less money across the border, they can sell them for less money here. >> great to tap in on your expertise. good for coming in this morning. >> thank you. >>> general motors firing up some plants, getting ready to produce more cars and trucks and hiring more people. christine romans about whether manufacturing is getting a big boom from the clash for clunkers. i get the question "does it work?" all the time, and you know what, it works. nutrisystem for men: flexible new programs personalized to meet your goals. what's great about nutrisystem is you eat the foods you love and you lose weight. i'm dan marino. i lost 22 pounds on nutrisystem and i've kept it off
so the drug manufacturer brings down the price for britain but doesn't bring down to the united states. we still have that kind of scheme of saying, sorry, that's too expensive. >> same thing north of the boarder to canada. that's why people go across the border to canada. the research money is needed to develop drugs like that. >> the drugs are developed for everyone, canadians, britains, and americans. if they can sell them for less money across the border, they can sell them for...
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we spend 2 1/2 times what britain spends for worse outcomes. no, i'm sorry. >> well -- what would you do -- you're making the point -- i just want to -- i know mark has been passionate about talking to you about this. >> i just want his rationale. >> if you're talking about rationing and you're going to acknowledge that can happen with any kind of health care plan you're going to have, right? mr. fell seedstein, doesn't it down to money? people with money will always get better care? isn't that something you say we need to acknowledge? >> i think that's true. i think that is true about our system, it's true of the british system. but i don't like the idea of saying to the overwhelming public, the overwhelming majority of the public, we're going to limit your care to what we think is, quote, cost effective. >> again, i am aware of no part of either bill in the house or the senate that does that. >> and what do you think the cost effectiveness research is for? >> for the government to decide what it thinks the money is best spent on. >> that's ri
we spend 2 1/2 times what britain spends for worse outcomes. no, i'm sorry. >> well -- what would you do -- you're making the point -- i just want to -- i know mark has been passionate about talking to you about this. >> i just want his rationale. >> if you're talking about rationing and you're going to acknowledge that can happen with any kind of health care plan you're going to have, right? mr. fell seedstein, doesn't it down to money? people with money will always get...
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top officials in britain are having to explain their role securing his release. i'm shannon bream live in washington. outrage over the joyous welcome given to the terrorist givterror ist given to the man convicted of killing 250 people. amy ke can loll is following the story from london. she has the latest. hi, amy. >> the latest is the f.b.i. director has taken an unusual step writing a scathing letter to the man who made the decision to release megrahi. the scottish justice minister saying it's made a mockery of justice. the original homecoming was sensitive enough to people and leaders in the u.s. and the u.k., but some are saying that coural ch cou colonel gad there. last night, gadhafi went to al megrahi's home to greet him. megrahi has given a lengthy interview to the london times. and prospect of lucrative deals had much to do with the release of the only man convicted in bombing pan am 103. that would be megrahi. the foreign office in london has vehemently denied that suggestion, as the u.k. business secretary who calls the suggestion not only implausible
top officials in britain are having to explain their role securing his release. i'm shannon bream live in washington. outrage over the joyous welcome given to the terrorist givterror ist given to the man convicted of killing 250 people. amy ke can loll is following the story from london. she has the latest. hi, amy. >> the latest is the f.b.i. director has taken an unusual step writing a scathing letter to the man who made the decision to release megrahi. the scottish justice minister...
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there are flights over alaska, their flights around great britain, totally to demonstrate again to their own leadership their capabilities and then behind it they say, hey, we need more funding so we can do more of this. steve: when was the last time they pulled a prank like this? >> i wouldn't call it a prank. but the last time they operated submarines off our coast seriously were in the late 1980's just before the end of the soviet union. steve: interesting time. >> they haven't been off of our coast in any numbers in 15 years now. steve: interesting. norman, we thank you for joining us with your historical perspective. thank you, sir. >> thank you. steve: all right. meanwhile, take a live look. that's a live picture of a truck with a bunch of junk in the back. clunkers helping fuel a business fuel for junkyards. with the increased inventory comes restrictions on what they can and cannot sell. they can't sell all of that truck on that flat bed right now. and he's the star of the new "g.i. joe" movie. marlan wayans is here debuting his new action figure and literally flying off our set.
there are flights over alaska, their flights around great britain, totally to demonstrate again to their own leadership their capabilities and then behind it they say, hey, we need more funding so we can do more of this. steve: when was the last time they pulled a prank like this? >> i wouldn't call it a prank. but the last time they operated submarines off our coast seriously were in the late 1980's just before the end of the soviet union. steve: interesting time. >> they haven't...
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he's being released because big business in the united states, great britain want the oil in libya. that's what's driving this whole wagon. >> an official announcement should come tomorrow morning because the condition of the release is still being worked pouft. >>> we have severe weather to tell you about happening in minnesota. the national weather service issued tornado warnings, plural, for the twin cities area and also for southwestern wisconsin. earlier today, powerful winds knocked down trees and part of a church's steeple in downtown minneapolis. electric at some of the damage here. so far though, no reports of any injuries. but the weather service is warning people in the area to seek shelter. it's pretty serious there. >>> hurricane bill has reached a category 4 storm. right now bill has 135-mile-per-hour winds. forecasters say the storm could grain more strength over the next 24 hours. the eye is 1,100 miles southwest of bermuda. on its current path, it will pass off the eastern seaboard of the united states. >>> tough talk from white house sources on health care reform.
he's being released because big business in the united states, great britain want the oil in libya. that's what's driving this whole wagon. >> an official announcement should come tomorrow morning because the condition of the release is still being worked pouft. >>> we have severe weather to tell you about happening in minnesota. the national weather service issued tornado warnings, plural, for the twin cities area and also for southwestern wisconsin. earlier today, powerful...
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and britain today after the man who was convicted of the bombing of pan am flight 103 has been released. scottish authorities released abdel baset al megrahi because he has terminal cancer, but it's the hero's welcome that he received after landing in libya that has added salt to the wound of the families of the 270 people he killed. joining us from cape may, new jersey, this morning is susan cohen, who's 20-year-old daughter theodora was among the victims. mrs. cohen, good morning to you. >> good morning. >> susan, as you're watching this video yesterday of al megrahi descending the steps of this plane as he's being cheered on, as people are next to him with their fists raised in the air, what were you thinking? >> i was furious, and i was sick. this whole thing, this whole release is absolutely appalling. it's a shameful, shameful thing. it's really just part of a process of appeasing gadhafi. his oil -- the oil interests have been eager to give gadhafi what he wants. the governments of the west are following through and doing this. gadhafi has always wanted to get megrahi out. it era
and britain today after the man who was convicted of the bombing of pan am flight 103 has been released. scottish authorities released abdel baset al megrahi because he has terminal cancer, but it's the hero's welcome that he received after landing in libya that has added salt to the wound of the families of the 270 people he killed. joining us from cape may, new jersey, this morning is susan cohen, who's 20-year-old daughter theodora was among the victims. mrs. cohen, good morning to you....
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an incident called the randall forest incident, also known as britain's roswell. this was in 1980 shortly after christmas when a few american airmen stationed in the uk reported seeing a ufo that landed right there in front of them. this is the report that they put out at the time, that it was metallic, triangular in shape, it illuminated the forest with a white light. there are pages and pages of documents on this particular incident but the ministry of defense, not able to offer any explanation. >> do the sightings reveal any pattern and what was reported? >> reporter: there is one in particular, apparently 1996, big year for aliens in the uk. why? you have to see what was on tv and in the cinema at the time. "the x files" was wildly popular, "independence day," lots of people going to see that and apparently at the same time, everyone was seeing ufos. >> that makes sense. thanks for that. >>> a town hall outrage. >> if we let pelosi and people like that direct us, we are doomed. we are doomed. >> but it's not just about health care. what's really behind a lot o
an incident called the randall forest incident, also known as britain's roswell. this was in 1980 shortly after christmas when a few american airmen stationed in the uk reported seeing a ufo that landed right there in front of them. this is the report that they put out at the time, that it was metallic, triangular in shape, it illuminated the forest with a white light. there are pages and pages of documents on this particular incident but the ministry of defense, not able to offer any...
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. >> also we're watching what's happening in britain. the treasury secretary warns executive compensation has to be curbed. alstair darling said his government is ready to curb the big bonuses that helped trigger the economic crisis. darling's threatening not only to curb pay on banks that got help from the national governments but those that didn't. across the board intentionally.. >> i wonder how we would respond to that kind of language in the states. >> a lot of questions.. people say these bonuses got us into trouble to begin with. >> you start playing with the people are compensated. let's check in with ross westgate. >> good to see you. i'm afraid we're inching lower as we go ahead of the u.s. open. the global ftse 300, off seven points. european stock markets, some down over 2%. the dax and cac down 1.5%. perhaps no surprise it's the minors of basically resources down. retail stocks down. a lot of news going on here as well. basically china iron ore trying to negotiate with three miners. rio tinto says it won't see a price pack a
. >> also we're watching what's happening in britain. the treasury secretary warns executive compensation has to be curbed. alstair darling said his government is ready to curb the big bonuses that helped trigger the economic crisis. darling's threatening not only to curb pay on banks that got help from the national governments but those that didn't. across the board intentionally.. >> i wonder how we would respond to that kind of language in the states. >> a lot of...
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apparently britain needs a wedding to lift her spirits. for "good morning america," nick watt, abc news, london. >> don't be stampeded. take your time. >>> coming up next, a health alert about something happening in middle age that brings on a danger we associate with college, binge drinking. even for people who never drank before. entirely new way to celebrate fanany moment.troduces an fancy feast appetizers. simple high quality ingredients like wild alaskan salmon, white meat chicken, or seabass and shrimp in a delicate broth, prepared without by-products or fillers. new fancy feast appetizers. celebrate the moment. new fancy feast appetizers. to lower your bad cholesterol but your good cholesterol and triglycerides are still out of line? then you may not be seeing the whole picture. ask your doctor about trilipix. if you're at high risk of heart disease and taking a statin to lower bad cholesterol, along with diet, adding trilipix can lower fatty triglycerides and raise good cholesterol to help improve all three cholesterol numbers. tri
apparently britain needs a wedding to lift her spirits. for "good morning america," nick watt, abc news, london. >> don't be stampeded. take your time. >>> coming up next, a health alert about something happening in middle age that brings on a danger we associate with college, binge drinking. even for people who never drank before. entirely new way to celebrate fanany moment.troduces an fancy feast appetizers. simple high quality ingredients like wild alaskan salmon,...
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there were sightings in britain in 2006. >>> what a human rights group is accusing the iraqi government of and we'll tell you about some of the worst. . >>> iraq's government is being urged to crackdown on groups allegedly torturing and killing gay men. a group called human rights watch says hundreds of men have been tortured in iraq in recent months and accuses authorities of doing nothing to stop the killings. it's particularly bad in baghdad's sadr city's neighborhood. several bodies were found with derogatory terms written on their chests. >>> one person is dead after two russian air force jets collided in mid air. the planes were part of an elite flying group rehearsing some maneuvers for an upcoming air show near moscow. one of the pilots were killed and two others were safely able to eject. one of the planes slammed into vacation homes after the collision and russian media say one woman on the ground was seriously injured. >>> an american made sentenced to seven years hard labor in miramar has been freed. he was taken to a hospital after arriving in thailand yesterday. his family
there were sightings in britain in 2006. >>> what a human rights group is accusing the iraqi government of and we'll tell you about some of the worst. . >>> iraq's government is being urged to crackdown on groups allegedly torturing and killing gay men. a group called human rights watch says hundreds of men have been tortured in iraq in recent months and accuses authorities of doing nothing to stop the killings. it's particularly bad in baghdad's sadr city's neighborhood....
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six countries, britain, france, ireland, italy, portugal, and spain have agreed to take detainees. four others have said privately they are willing to do the same. 80 gitmo detainees are cleared for release so far. the white house is looking for a prison location in this country to transfer inmates to. but some members of congress are opposed to moving terror suspects on to u.s. soil. >>> milwaukee native tom barrett is speaking publicly for the first time since being beaten with a pipe. he wore a cast on his fractured right hand and had cuts on his face and head. the mayor told reporters he was doing his civic duty. >> i encountered something i think virtually any other citizen in this city would react the same way. we were walking down the street. my two daughters and molly too at that point said -- someone is yelling, call 911, call 911. a woman holding a baby. our immediate thought was there was something wrong with the baby. so i quickly pulled out my phone. i think molly did. we started calling 911. within seconds, we realized the problem was not with the baby, it was with th
six countries, britain, france, ireland, italy, portugal, and spain have agreed to take detainees. four others have said privately they are willing to do the same. 80 gitmo detainees are cleared for release so far. the white house is looking for a prison location in this country to transfer inmates to. but some members of congress are opposed to moving terror suspects on to u.s. soil. >>> milwaukee native tom barrett is speaking publicly for the first time since being beaten with a...
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he is the man convicted of britain's worst terrorist atrocity. abdel bassett al megrahi from libya has been serving a life sentence in this scottish jail for the mass murder of 270 people killed when pan am flight 103 blew up over lockerbie, scotland in 1988. soon it is expected he'll be a free man. megrahi, now age 57, has terminal prostate cancer and libya asked he be released on compassionate grounds. it's caused outrage especially among families of the 180 americans who died. >> i'm afraid i don't have much compassion for mr. megrahi. i have a lot of compassion for my dead daughter whom i loved and grieve for every single day of my life. >> it was a cold-blooded murder and the families have had to live with it for 20-some years. >> reporter: seven u.s. senators, including ted kennedy, wrote to scotland's justice secretary demanding megrahi be kept in jail. even the secretary of state, hillary clinton, spoke out. >> i just think it is absolutely wrong to release someone who has been in prison based on the evidence about his involvement in such
he is the man convicted of britain's worst terrorist atrocity. abdel bassett al megrahi from libya has been serving a life sentence in this scottish jail for the mass murder of 270 people killed when pan am flight 103 blew up over lockerbie, scotland in 1988. soon it is expected he'll be a free man. megrahi, now age 57, has terminal prostate cancer and libya asked he be released on compassionate grounds. it's caused outrage especially among families of the 180 americans who died. >> i'm...